Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161). Silver coin, 159–160 CE, weight 3.23 g, axis 180°. Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIII — Emperor's head in a laurel wreath, facing right. Pearl border. Reverse: FELIC SAEC COS IIII — Felicitas stands facing left, holding a caduceus in her raised right hand and resting her left hand on a column. Pearl border. Iconography: imperial bust, Felicitas (personification), caduceus attribute; treasure from Golub (numism).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_335

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 Silver coin 159–160 Ce weight 3.23 g axis 180° Obverse Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Tr P Xxiii Emperor's head laurel wreath facing right Pearl border Reverse Felic Saec Cos Iiii Felicitas stands facing left holding caduceus raised right hand resting left hand column Iconography imperial bust Felicitas personification caduceus attribute treasure Golub numism worn round coin metallic grey surface showing raised profile male figure right figure short wavy hair beard coin edge features raised rim decorative impressions coin areas darker lighter grey patina small patches brownish discoloration slight irregularities small chipped section side.